Friday, August 30, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

I want to wish a very happy and healthy 92nd birthday to one of my favorite style icons and inspirations Iris Apfel. Everytime I visit Iris I come back home feeling more inspired and more curious about the world around me. She inspires us all to do more, learn more and be more. In her own words, " More is more and less is a bore." Happy Birthday to New York's most original, irreverent, and inspiring grand dame. Iris Apfel & Ari Seth Cohen - Drug of Choice from The Avant/Garde Diaries on Vimeo.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

I went over to visit my dear friend Joyce and give her an advanced copy of The Advanced Style Coloring Book. She can't wait to share the news with her granddaughter that she is now a cover star!!! The book will be available in stores on September 3rd or for preorder online HERE .

I have been captivated by images of stylish older women since I was a little boy. My grandmothers, both incredibly fashionable, wise and strong, were my best friends. I am always looking to find more photographs of advanced style ladies by other photographers. Here are some of my favorite shots from photographer's who share my affinity for fabulous older women. Let me know which are your favorites.

Friday, August 16, 2013

This gorgeous woman stopped by our annual Advanced Style workshops, at The Museum of Arts and Design, a few weekends ago. Every summer Debra Rapoport leads a series of salons where she guides museum guests in making beautiful accessories and treasured amulets out of recycled materials. Don't miss out on our next Summer Salon taking place at Mad Museum on August 24th. For more information CLICK HERE .

Thursday, August 15, 2013

A well known photographer once told me that if I ever wanted to show my work in a gallery, I would have to stop photographing people smiling. I never ask my subjects to smile, but have to admit that I love when they do. The people I photograph everyday bring me so much joy. I guess my photos won't be shown in a gallery anytime soon ;)...

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

I am always drawn to people who wear hats. Maybe it's because my grandfather used to lend me his old Stetson's and fishing hats, or maybe it's just because they can just be so magical. I think my dear friend Mimi Weddell put it best when she said ," The only romantic thing left in life is a hat." Here are some of the most wild and wonderful hats I have photographed over the last few years.